HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 01-28-13Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
January 28, 2013
Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Ken Klein, Steve Baker,
Mayor Tolbert, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Police Chief Nelson Beazley, Officer Bolter
Fire Chief Bruce Stedman, Doug Schmidt, Jim Kelly, Paul Ellis, Chris Young, Bill Blake, Jan Bauer, Steve
Peiffle — City Attorney
Council Members Absent: No Council member was absent.
Also Known to be Present: Sarah Arney — Arlington Arts Council, Mike Hopson — Arlington Airport
Commission, Bob Nelson, Todd Morrow — Chief of Strategic Communications for Community Transit, and
Jan Schuette
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM.
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Agenda, and Chris Raezer seconded the motion, which passed with
a unanimous vote approving the Workshop Agenda.
WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO FINAL ACTION WAS TAKEN
Arlington Arts Council — Smokey Point Transit Center Art
Representing the Arlington Arts Council, Sarah Arney, who has been working with the Community
Transit, brought a new piece of art that is under consideration to be placed in the new Smokey Point
Transit Center. At this time a decision has not been made by those at the Center. Ms. Arney then
answered Council questions, and discussion followed. Representing Community Transit, Todd Morrow
also addressed the proposal, stating that this piece of art maybe could work for the center, but the
decision is still in process.
Appointment to the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission
Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield spoke to the PARC interview process and noted that Carey
Sorensen has been recommended to join the PARC Board.
Surplus of Vehicles from Fire Department
Fire Chief Bruce Stedman and Medical Service Officer Doug Schmidt addressed the Proposal to surplus
2 fire vehicles. Any profits will be put back into the Fire Department.
Ambulance Ordinance
Chief Stedman and Fireman Doug Schmidt spoke to the proposed Ambulance Ordinance which protects
the fire department and which would allow the system to remain as is. He has contacted ambulance
companies within the area and there are no issues with any of them. There was then discussion
regarding some of the Ordinance wording.
Extension of Moratorium on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and Collective Gardens
Economic and Community Development Director Paul Ellis addressed the Moratorium on Medical
Marijuana. Several municipalities have been working together on language for review. A lengthy
discussion included how long a moratorium could be in effect. Chief Beazley also answered issue
questions.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting January 28. 2013
iWORQ Permit Management Software
With the use of a power point presentation Building Official Chris Young, along with Paul Ellis, gave a
presentation on the requested iWORQ Permit Software which is under consideration for replacing Permit
Trax, the system now in place. The iWORQ Program is a Web based multi -functional software system.
No City server space would be necessary, since it is web based. A committee from all areas of the City
has been formed and has reviewed the proposed program. This program is less expensive to operate
and easily possible to expand, as necessary, by the City. Mr. Ellis, Mr. Young, and Public Works Director
Jim Kelly answered many Council questions.
Transfer of Development Rights Code
With the use of a power point presentation, Stormwater Manager Bill Blake and Paul Ellis spoke to newly
established TDR exchange rates, how this program should be proceeding, and when certificates should
be obtained, and he looked over the Resolution adopting the program. Throughout the presentation Mr.
Blake and Mr. Ellis answered Council questions. Mr. Blake asked for Council comments and questions
so the project could be completed by the end of February.
MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL ITEMS
There were no Miscellaneous Council Items.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jan Schuette asked for someone to identify the area of the West Arlington Project. Bill Blake was able to
give Ms. Schuette a map.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle announced the need for an Executive Session for the discussion of pending or
potential litigation [RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)]. The meeting was scheduled to last 15 to 20 minutes where no
action would be taken during or after the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned into Executive Session at 8:08PM.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:20, and with no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was immediately adjourned.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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